How To Fix HR_REWCN064 - Control record for Payroll area &1 already exists

HR_REWCN064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_REWCN - Message class for project "Payroll Renewal"

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Control record for Payroll area &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_REWCN064 - Control record for Payroll area &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message HR_REWCN064 indicates that there is an attempt to create a control record for a payroll area that already exists in the system. This typically occurs during payroll processing when the system detects that a control record for the specified payroll area is already present, which prevents the creation of a new one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Control Record: The most common cause is that a control record for the specified payroll area has already been created for the current payroll period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll area or the payroll processing settings.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this message being triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Control Records:
  
  Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CWTR (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check if a control record already exists for the payroll area in question.
  If a control record exists, you may need to delete